Growing up in a Cypriot home, I learned that cauliflower is either boiled or braised in tomatoes. Since I begun my culinary adventures, I read about other, healthier (and sometimes tastier) ways of preparing this glorious vegetable. Roasting cauliflower in the oven is now my preferred method of cooking. Continue reading
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Vegetable upside-down Rice pot (Vegetable “Maklubeh”)
One of my all-time favourite dishes is the arabic «Maklubeh». Spiced lamb on a mountain of rice and fragrant, roasted vegetables. After requests from my vegetarian friends, I decided to turn this dish into a fantastic veggie main. I must say, it’s the perfect, vegetarian dish and the answer to the million dollar question «what shall we cook for the vegetarians»? Continue reading
Orzo Salad with Baked Vegetables and Basil Pesto
If you are a fan of pesto you will just love this salad. Make it a couple of hours before serving time (or even longer) and the flavors will have a chance to develop more. I make my own pesto but you could substitute with store bought. Serve at room temperature with fresh mozzarella and you’ve got a vegetarian main, or a fantastic starter. Continue reading
